Legal Question in Family Law in California
court order versus non-court order
I have a court order from 1998 delineating child support amount and visitation orders. My ex has now presented to me an 8-year-old document, which was signed by me and notarized, stating that the child support was reduced to zero in lieu of paying all transportation expenses to and from Long Beach, CA.
This notarized document was never submitted to the court. I have not lived in Long Beach, CA since 12/99. My ex never did comply with his end of the ''agreement'' to provide transportation cost - I provided and paid for all transportation. He did not pay child support between 12/98 and approximately 4/2000.
He has since 4/2000 agreed to pay minimal child support (less than 1/3 of the court ordered amount). He has now stopped paying support altogether since presenting this document to me.
We are due in court on 5/1, and I would like to know where I stand before we get there as one of the items in question is back support.
He says his document overrides the court order. I say our actions over the past six years override the 'document' he provided me. Please advise.
Many thanks,
--name removed--
1 Answer from Attorneys
Reply: court order versus non-court order
In a general sense, I prefer to go with court orders. All documents should be carefully reviewed by an experienced family law lawyer.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues by visiting my web site.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
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